Wrangell, Wrangell Island Sunrise & Sunset

Saturday, July 25 at Wrangell, Wrangell Island, Alaska. There are 16h 35m of daylight, from sunrise at 4:38 AM to sunset at 9:13 PM.

Sunrise
4:38 AM
First light 3:45 AM
Sunset
9:13 PM
Last light 10:06 PM
Length of day
16h 35m
Trend
Losing about 4 minutes of daylight a day
Solar noon
12:56 PM

The light today

From first light to last, local to Wrangell, Wrangell Island.

First light3:45 AM
Sunrise4:38 AM
Golden hour5:37 AM
Solar noon12:56 PM
Golden hour8:14 PM
Sunset9:13 PM
Last light10:06 PM
Moon tonight
Waxing Gibbous
87% lit · rises 7:40 PM · sets 12:08 AM
Best fishing times for Wrangell, Wrangell Island

Daylight by month in Wrangell, Wrangell Island

How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan8:14 AM3:45 PM7h 32m
Feb7:16 AM4:52 PM9h 36m
Mar7:05 AM6:53 PM11h 48m
Apr5:43 AM7:57 PM14h 15m
May4:34 AM8:59 PM16h 25m
JunLongest3:59 AM9:41 PM17h 42m
Jul4:21 AM9:29 PM17h 08m
Aug5:19 AM8:28 PM15h 10m
Sep6:21 AM7:08 PM12h 47m
Oct7:22 AM5:48 PM10h 26m
Nov7:28 AM3:39 PM8h 11m
DecShortest8:18 AM3:11 PM6h 53m

Longest day around June 21 (17h 45m), shortest around December 21 (6h 50m). That is a swing of 10h 55m across the year.

Time your day on the water

Sunrise, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional PATHR update. No spam.

Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Wrangell, Wrangell Island

On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Wrangell, Wrangell Island’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.

Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Wrangell, Wrangell Island runs from about 6h 50m at the shortest day to 17h 45m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Wrangell, Wrangell Island tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.

Frequently asked

What time is sunrise and sunset in Wrangell, Wrangell Island today?+

On Saturday, July 25, the sun rises at 4:38 AM and sets at 9:13 PM at Wrangell, Wrangell Island, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 3:45 AM and last light (dusk) is around 10:06 PM.

How many hours of daylight does Wrangell, Wrangell Island get today?+

Saturday, July 25 has 16h 35m of daylight at Wrangell, Wrangell Island. The days are getting shorter by about 4 minutes a day right now.

When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Wrangell, Wrangell Island?+

The longest day at Wrangell, Wrangell Island is around June 21 with 17h 45m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 6h 50m. That is a swing of 10h 55m across the year.

What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+

First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 12:56 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.

Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+

Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Wrangell, Wrangell Island's exact coordinates (56.470°, -132.387°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.

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